Directions

Combine the butter milk 1/4 cup of salt, and the Tabasco sauce in a air tight container. Add the chicken turning to coat the chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 200°F.

Combine flour, 5 teaspoons of salt, and the peppers in a paper bag. Shake to mix. One at a time, add the chicken pieces to the bag and coat with flour. Set coated pieces on a tray.

Preheat shortening in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F.

Place the thighs and drumsticks in the grease. Fry until coating is dark golden on the bottom (10-14 minutes). Then using tongs turn the chicken over and cook until dark golden brown again (another 10 to 14 minutes). Drain on paper bag or several layers of paper towels.

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I didnt' use the Cayenne pepper, but did use the Tabasco sauce and it was so Yummy. I was afraid at first the Tabasco sauce would make it hot, and that was not the case at all. My son hates spicy food and i was making it for him. It wasn't spicy, it was PERFECT. Thank you so much. Delicious!

I let this sit overnight. This was so good. Nice and crisp the way we like it. I let it stand in the frige after coating it in flour. Then before frying i coated it again. I only fried it about 5 minutes on each side, i finished the cooking in the oven for about 30 minutes. Great taste.
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